Russia make quarters to fan’s delight (2010 Moscow)
Men’s Teams: Round of 16
It was a moment of collective pleasure for the fans in the stadium, as Team Russia made it to the quarter-finals here in Moscow.
Defeating Team Czech Republic by an overall score of 3-1, it was a spectacular performance by the host side’s Alexey Smirnov, whose two wins secured passage into the final eight. The home crowd grew louder with every passing shot he played and it only motivated him to showcase his immense talent on familiar territory.
Hungary shock Chinese Taipei to reach quarters! (2010 Moscow)
Women’s Teams: Round of 16
Team Hungary have found a way past the favorites, Team Chinese Taipei in a heated match here at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Moscow.
Securing a 3-1 overall win, Team Hungary had Krisztina Toth to thank, as she struck twice to see off the runners-up of the 2000 edition. It was an impressive showing all around, as Hungary made their first foray into the latter stages of the World Championships.
Comeback King Liqin! (2007 Zagreb)
Men’s Singles: Final
The winner in 2001 and 2005, Wang Liqin has shown what it truly means to be a World Champion! Despite being 1-3 down, the Chinese has come back into the match from nowhere and claimed his third gold medal of the competition.
In a repeat outcome of the 2005 final, as Wang once again has come out on top against Ma Lin. Winning 4-3 (4-11, 8-11, 11-5, 4-11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-6), Wang displayed his class and is now a deserved triple World Champion.
Decisive lead for Ma? (2007 Zagreb)
Men’s Singles: Final
Ma Lin is leading Wang Liqin 3-1 (11-4, 11-8, 5-11, 11-4) in the final here in Zagreb, as the two men are clearly engaged in a battle for all ages.
The silver medallist in 1999 and 2005 Ma has gold in his sights now… Surely there is no way back for Wang??
Who’s ready for the final? (2007 Zagreb)
Men’s Singles: Final
Ma Lin is about to step onto the field of play to take on his colleague from China, Wang Liqin in what will certainly be a final full of surprises if these two athletes’ reputation is to be believed!
Don’t miss the start of the final between two juggernauts who previously met in the same match in 2005 – we will cover every aspect of it right here!
Wang and Zhang make it three! (2007 Zagreb)
Women’s Doubles: Final
Zhang Yining and Wang Nan have won the women’s doubles gold as a pair for the third World Championships on the bounce, as they coasted against their Chinese compatriots Guo Yue and Li Xiaoxia (11-5, 11-6, 13-11, 11-9).
It was a match full of lessons for the young as the two female athletes on one end were just so much better than their opponents, something which was reflected in the scoreline. Guo ends up with silver for the third consecutive World Championships, having partnered Niu Jianfeng in 2003 and 2005. For one of her conquerors on the day, Wang made it her fifth consecutive women’s doubles’ gold as she had previously also won with Li Ju in 1999 and 2001.
